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Beneteau Q3 results reflect continuing challenges

2025-11-04T13:54:00+00:00> Subscriber-only

Q3 sales decline by 3% but motorboat sales improve, sail still struggles; order intake up as a result of new model introductions and destocking reverses; turnround predicted in H2 with profitability restored; US Boat Club rental business being reviewed; US tariffs impacting sales

MasterCraft adds new dealer in US Pacific Northwest

2025-11-04T16:04:00+00:00By Craig Ritchie

Northwest Inboards to represent MasterCraft tow boat brand in lucrative northwest region

Twin Vee PowerCats sells North Carolina plant site

2025-11-04T15:39:00+00:00By Craig Ritchie

US$4.25m sale ends final chapter for aborted electric boat plant

Malibu Australia hit with data breach

2025-11-04T15:26:00+00:00By Tony Esposito

The US builder’s Australian arm has been identified as the latest victim in a string of ransomware attacks affecting marine firms

CFO Stefan Fristedt to exit Dometic

2025-11-04T14:22:00+00:00By Craig Ritchie

Hunt for successor underway to assure smooth transition ahead of planned April 2026 departure

Trump tariffs head to court

2025-11-04T14:15:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Craig Ritchie

US Supreme Court to hear arguments on Wednesday challenging new tariffs as unconstitutional

Princess Yachts confirms 40 more jobs at risk

2025-11-04T14:02:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By David Robinson

Latest cuts blamed on reduction in wholesale boat orders

WATCHIT Eye brings AI-powered collision prevention to Metstrade

2025-11-04T13:42:00+00:00

The system autonomously monitors hazards such as floating debris and nearby vessels, alerting captains only when needed

Don’t miss out – Boat Builder Awards Tickets going fast!

2025-11-04T12:44:00+00:00

The countdown is on for the 11th Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement, returning on 19 November to Metstrade in Amsterdam

Evo Yachts expands sales network to Australia and New Zealand

2025-11-04T12:30:00+00:00By David Robinson

Boatology appointed as Italian brand’s exclusive partner Down Under

ePropulsion forms German subsidiary, taking over operations from Ditoma GmbH

2025-11-04T12:30:00+00:00

The move aims to strengthen global alignment while maintaining client continuity

Yamaha Motor to merge Finnish and Scandinavian divisions

2025-11-04T12:30:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Lars-Åke Redéen

The merger is set to take place later in 2025

New Zealand launches digital boat register for recreational vessels

2025-11-04T12:30:00+00:00By Neil Eaves

New platform aims to modernise boat ownership, boost safety, and streamline insurance and rescue operations

Feadship’s bold leap in sustainability earns it a commercial shipping sector award

2025-11-04T12:30:00+00:00By Robert Wielaard

The Dutch builder’s 119m Breakthrough wins 2025 Ship of the Year Award

Q3 sales flat, gross profits up for Myers

2025-11-03T15:28:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Craig Ritchie

Growth in Signature, Scepter business units drive profit gains

Finnish boat retailer files for corporate restructuring

2025-11-03T15:24:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Lars-Åke Redéen

Two of the company’s main creditors oppose the move

Revolution Marine Group unveils double debut at FLIBS

2025-11-03T14:52:00+00:00By Craig Ritchie

Global debut of Oceanwalker S60 Revolution Edition and US premiere of Heritage 36 draw FLIBS crowds

Patrick Q3 revenues up 6%, marine revenues up 11%

2025-11-03T14:37:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Craig Ritchie

Growth attributed to lean channel inventories as US market shows signs of stabilisation

Your essential guide to Metstrade 2025

2025-11-03T12:57:00+00:00

As publisher of the Metstrade official show guide, IBI is pleased to provide our readers around the world with a digital edition for the 2025 show

US dealer expands Gulf Coast footprint with latest acquisition

2025-11-03T12:30:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Neil Eaves

Deal adds Alabama and Florida locations to Ashley Marine’s growing southeast network

HanseYachts reports strong results and high demand

2025-11-03T12:30:00+00:00

Success is being fuelled by the positive reception to the German yard’s latest models

Sunseeker strengthens leadership team

2025-11-03T12:30:00+00:00By David Robinson

Mario Gornati joins UK brand as executive director of marketing and communications; Mark Chinery promoted to director of sales

US tariffs prompt top SA yard to outfit boats in US on trial basis

2025-11-03T12:30:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Bobby Jordan

Hammer Yachts says the move could benefit South Africa if it leads to increased production

First Mangusta Oceano 52 sold

2025-11-03T12:30:00+00:00

Overmarine Group announces the sale of the first hull in the Mangusta Oceano 52 line

Polish builder targets Mediterranean growth with new motoryacht

2025-11-03T12:30:00+00:00By Jaroslaw Adamowski

Pegazus has rolled out its new Pegazus 500 in Bow Rider and Central Console versions

Mood index: EU business, consumer survey results pick up in October

2025-10-31T16:03:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Robert Wielaard

Rising confidence across almost all sectors fuels growth in the European Commission’s Economic Sentiment Indicator

Sirena Yachts returns to Turkish boat show after five-year absence

2025-10-31T15:32:00+00:00By Bahar Öztürk

The company is currently taking part in the Bosphorus Boat Show On Water

Seattle Yachts acquires Atomic Tuna Yachts

2025-10-31T14:47:00+00:00By Neil Eaves

The merger combines Atomic Tuna’s innovative digital marketing and loyal client base with Seattle Yachts’ established sales and service network

Extra Yachts introduces new Triplex series flagship

2025-10-31T12:45:00+00:00By David Robinson

The all-aluminium 130 Triplex combines expansive space with a design crafted for an immersive experience at sea

US startup debuts new electric hydrofoil prototype

2025-10-31T12:30:00+00:00By Craig Ritchie

New all-electric Artemis23 from Volare Boats aims to spark sustainable day boat market

Highfield launches new RIB series at FLIBS

2025-10-31T12:30:00+00:00By Craig Ritchie

New Escape Series designed to avoid high US tariffs on aluminium imported from Canada

Swiss-Italian shipping group buys sailing sportswear brand

2025-10-31T12:30:00+00:00By David Robinson

MSC Cruises SA has acquired SLAM.com SpA from Vam Investments

Xylem reports 8% Q3 revenue gain

2025-10-31T12:30:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Craig Ritchie

Q3 results exceed expectations for Jabsco, Rule and Flojet parent

Forte Yachts extends international representation to US

2025-10-31T12:30:00+00:00By David Robinson

Florida-based Genesis Yachts appointed dealer for the Italian brand

People on the Move this Week

2025-10-31T12:29:00+00:00

New appointments at Molabo, Northrop & Johnson, Volvo Penta NA and more

Malibu FQ1 “modestly exceeds” management expectations

2025-10-30T15:14:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Tony Esposito

The US builder has maintained its full-year guidance, expecting net sales to be flat to down by mid-single digits year over year

Makefast Group to launch new Cassette Awning at Metstrade

2025-10-30T14:45:00+00:00

The UK firm’s latest innovation is designed to blend seamlessly into a vessel’s superstructure

Cruisers Yachts unveils four new yachts at FLIBS

2025-10-30T14:31:00+00:00By Craig Ritchie

US boat builder unveils new day yachts, a new 50 Fly and a 50 GLS Coupe with a midship enclosure at world’s largest in-water boat show

Lippert Q3 revenue up 13%

2025-10-30T12:40:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Craig Ritchie

Higher revenues, profits on stronger RV OEM and aftermarket performance

Palm Beach debuts new PB85 at FLIBS

2025-10-30T12:31:00+00:00By Craig Ritchie

Yacht builder celebrates 30th anniversary with debut of its largest vessel to date

Marine Products Corp reports strong Q3

2025-10-30T12:30:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Craig Ritchie

Sales up 7% for US boat builder as wholesale shipments begin to outstrip retail sales

Africa charts course for superyacht growth

2025-10-30T12:30:00+00:00

Industry unites to develop regional strategy

Boat Builder Awards 2025: Secure your tickets today

2025-10-30T12:30:00+00:00

Time is running out to reserve your spot at the premier networking event of the year

Seakeeper unveils new product at FLIBS for cat segment

2025-10-30T12:30:00+00:00By Craig Ritchie

Growing popularity of catamarans represents new market for US stabilisation firm

Garmin expands flagship chartplotter lineup

2025-10-30T12:30:00+00:00By Craig Ritchie

New GPSMAP 9000xsv offers 4K resolution and 5Ghz Wi-Fi capability with integral sonar

Pershing strengthens US presence with exclusive West Coast partnership

2025-10-30T12:30:00+00:00

Jeff Brown Yachts will oversee distribution, sales, and support for the Italian yacht brand across key markets

Garmin posts double-digit Q3 growth

2025-10-29T15:58:00+00:00> Subscriber-only

Revenue from the Marine segment increased 20% in the third quarter with growth across multiple categories

American Magic pulls out of 38th America’s Cup

2025-10-29T14:37:00+00:00

Team confirms it will not participate in the next edition of the race

Jamaica, Cuba battered, Bahamas next in Hurricane Melissa’s path

2025-10-29T14:14:00+00:00By Tony Esposito

Hurricane Melissa made history as a Category 5 storm when it slammed into Jamaica early Tuesday afternoon before moving on to Cuba, where it caused massive flooding and is now heading for the Bahamas on Wednesday and Bermuda on Thursday.

Tariffs bite into profits for Caterpillar

2025-10-29T13:03:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Craig Ritchie

Q3 revenues up but profits down for US engine builder